March 24

on this day, year by year

Eternal Sunshine (2024) album cover

One Thing at a Time (2023) album cover

7220 (2022) album cover

Dangerous: The Double Album (2021) album cover

Eternal Atake (2020) album cover

Death Race for Love (2019) album cover

Bobby Tarantino II (2018) album cover

÷ (2017) album cover

Untitled Unmastered. (2016) album cover

What About Now (2013) album cover

Wrecking Ball (2012) album cover

Lasers (2011) album cover

Battle of the Sexes (2010) album cover

All I Ever Wanted (2009) album cover

Trilla (2008) album cover

Greatest Hits (2007) album cover

Here is March 24 year by year, back to 1959: the song at #1 that week, the album everyone was playing, the movie leading the box office, and, in recent years, what everyone was watching and looking up.

Born on March 24? Find your year:

2025

#1 song: “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar & SZAright behind it: “Evil J0rdan” (Playboi Carti) and “Die With A Smile” (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
Top album: Music by Playboi Cartialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Snow White
On Netflix: Adolescence
Most read on Wikipedia: Vanessa Trump, Ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. (born 1977)

2024

#1 song: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swimsright behind it: “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone) and “We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” (Ariana Grande)
Top album: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grandealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
On Netflix: The Gentlemen

2023

#1 song: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrusright behind it: “Last Night” (Morgan Wallen) and “Kill Bill” (SZA)
Top album: One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: John Wick: Chapter 4
On Netflix: The Night Agent
Most read on Wikipedia: Kitty O'Neil, American stuntwoman and racer (1946–2018)
New games: Resident Evil 4

2022

#1 song: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animalsright behind it: “Stay” (The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber) and “Super Gremlin” (Kodak Black)
Top album: 7220 by Lil Durkalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Lost City
On Netflix: Bridgerton

2021

#1 song: “Up” by Cardi Bright behind it: “Leave The Door Open” (Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak)) and “Drivers License” (Olivia Rodrigo)
Top album: Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Raya and the Last Dragon
Most read on Wikipedia: Aimee Challenor, British politician and activist

2020

#1 song: “The Box” by Roddy Ricchright behind it: “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd) and “Don't Start Now” (Dua Lipa)
Top album: Eternal Atake by Lil Uzi Vertalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
Most read on Wikipedia: United States Senate, Upper house of the US Congress

2019

#1 song: “7 Rings” by Ariana Granderight behind it: “Without Me” (Halsey) and “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” (Post Malone & Swae Lee)
Top album: Death Race for Love by Juice Wrldalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Us

2018

#1 song: “God's Plan” by Drakeright behind it: “Perfect” (Ed Sheeran) and “Finesse” (Bruno Mars & Cardi B)
Top album: Bobby Tarantino II by Logicalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pacific Rim Uprising
New games: Detective Pikachu

the 2010s

2017

#1 song: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeranright behind it: “Bad And Boujee” (Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert) and “That's What I Like” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: ÷ by Ed Sheeranalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Beauty and the Beast

2016

#1 song: “Work” by Rihanna Featuring Drakeright behind it: “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber) and “Stressed Out” (twenty one pilots)
Top album: Untitled Unmastered. by Kendrick Lamaralso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Most read on Wikipedia: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016 superhero film by Zack Snyder
New games: Donkey Kong Country · Dark Souls III · EarthBound

2015

#1 song: “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Marsright behind it: “Sugar” (Maroon 5) and “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran)
Top album: Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1 by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Divergent Series: Insurgent
New games: Bloodborne · Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin

2014

#1 song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williamsright behind it: “Dark Horse” (Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J) and “All Of Me” (John Legend)
Top album: Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Divergent

2013

#1 song: “Harlem Shake” by Baauerright behind it: “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz) and “When I Was Your Man” (Bruno Mars)
Top album: What About Now by Bon Jovialso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Croods

2012

#1 song: “We Are Young” by fun. Featuring Janelle Monaeright behind it: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” (Kelly Clarkson) and “Set Fire To The Rain” (Adele)
Top album: Wrecking Ball by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The Hunger Games

2011

#1 song: “Born This Way” by Lady Gagaright behind it: “F**k You! (Forget You)” (CeeLo Green) and “E.T.” (Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West)
Top album: Lasers by Lupe Fiascoalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
New games: Crysis 2 · Pokémon TCG Online

2010

#1 song: “Rude Boy” by Rihannaright behind it: “Need You Now” (Lady Antebellum) and “Break Your Heart” (Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris)
Top album: Battle of the Sexes by Ludacrisalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Alice in Wonderland
New games: How to Train Your Dragon

the 2000s

2009

#1 song: “Right Round” by Flo Ridaright behind it: “Dead And Gone” (T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake) and “Poker Face” (Lady Gaga)
Top album: All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Knowing
New games: Wheelman · Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time · MotoGP '08

2008

#1 song: “Love In This Club” by Usher Featuring Young Jeezyright behind it: “With You” (Chris Brown) and “Low” (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain)
Top album: Trilla by Rick Rossalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Horton Hears a Who!

2007

#1 song: “Glamorous” by Fergie Featuring Ludacrisright behind it: “This Is Why I'm Hot” (Mims) and “Don't Matter” (Akon)
Top album: Greatest Hits by The Notorious B.I.G.also on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: TMNT

2006

#1 song: “So Sick” by Ne-Yoright behind it: “Temperature” (Sean Paul) and “You're Beautiful” (James Blunt)
Top album: Reality Check by Juvenilealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Inside Man
First aired: Hannah Montana premieres
New games: Call of Duty 2 · The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion · Pro Evolution Soccer Management

2005

#1 song: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Oliviaright behind it: “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” (Green Day) and “Disco Inferno” (50 Cent)
Top album: The Massacre by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Guess Who
First aired: The Office premieres
New games: Kirby: Canvas Curse · Twisted Metal: Head-On · Wipeout Pure

2004

#1 song: “Yeah!” by Usher Featuring Lil Jon & Ludacrisright behind it: “One Call Away” (Chingy Featuring J. Weav) and “Tipsy” (J-Kwon)
Top album: Feels Like Home by Norah Jonesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Dawn of the Dead

2003

#1 song: “In Da Club” by 50 Centright behind it: “Ignition” (R. Kelly) and “All I Have” (Jennifer Lopez Featuring LL Cool J)
Top album: Get Rich or Die Tryin by 50 Centalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Bringing Down the House
New games: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

2002

#1 song: “Ain't It Funny” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Ruleright behind it: “In The End” (Linkin Park) and “How You Remind Me” (Nickelback)
Top album: O Brother, Where Art Thou? by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Blade II
Award night: 74th Academy Awards: A Beautiful Mind wins Best Picture

2001

#1 song: “Butterfly” by Crazy Townright behind it: “Angel” (Shaggy Featuring Rayvon) and “Stutter” (Joe Featuring Mystikal)
Top album: Everyday by Dave Matthews Bandalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Heartbreakers

2000

#1 song: “Say My Name” by Destiny's Childright behind it: “Maria Maria” (Santana Featuring The Product G&B) and “Amazed” (Lonestar)
Top album: Supernatural by Santanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Erin Brockovich
New games: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

the 1990s

1999

#1 song: “Believe” by Cherright behind it: “Heartbreak Hotel” (Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price) and “Angel Of Mine” (Monica)
Top album: FanMail by TLCalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Forces of Nature
New games: Need for Speed: High Stakes · Rollcage

1998

#1 song: “Gettin' Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smithright behind it: “Nice & Slow” (Usher) and “No, No, No” (Destiny's Child)
Top album: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture by James Horneralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Titanic
New games: Quake

1997

#1 song: “Can't Nobody Hold Me Down” by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)right behind it: “Wannabe” (Spice Girls) and “Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me” (Jewel)
Top album: The Untouchable by Scarfacealso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Liar Liar
Award night: 69th Academy Awards: The English Patient wins Best Picture
New games: Blast Corps

1996

#1 song: “Because You Loved Me (From "Up Close & Personal")” by Celine Dionright behind it: “Nobody Knows” (The Tony Rich Project) and “Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")” (Brandy)
Top album: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissettealso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: The Birdcage

1995

#1 song: “Take A Bow” by Madonnaright behind it: “Candy Rain” (Soul For Real) and “Creep” (TLC)
Top album: Greatest Hits by Bruce Springsteenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Outbreak
New games: Flashback · Mega Man 7 · Star Control II

1994

#1 song: “The Sign” by Ace Of Baseright behind it: “Bump N' Grind” (R. Kelly) and “Without You/Never Forget You” (Mariah Carey)
Top album: Superunknown by Soundgardenalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: D2: The Mighty Ducks
New games: Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

1993

#1 song: “Informer” by Snowright behind it: “Freak Me” (Silk) and “Nuthin' But A "G" Thang” (Dr. Dre)
Top album: Unplugged by Eric Claptonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

1992

#1 song: “Save The Best For Last” by Vanessa Williamsright behind it: “Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton) and “Remember The Time” (Michael Jackson)
Top album: Nevermind by Nirvanaalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Basic Instinct

1991

#1 song: “Coming Out Of The Dark” by Gloria Estefanright behind it: “One More Try” (Timmy T.) and “This House” (Tracie Spencer)
Top album: Mariah Carey by Mariah Careyalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

1990

#1 song: “Black Velvet” by Alannah Mylesright behind it: “Love Will Lead You Back” (Taylor Dayne) and “Escapade” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Forever Your Girl by Paula Abdulalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Pretty Woman

the 1980s

1989

#1 song: “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanicsright behind it: “Eternal Flame” (The Bangles) and “Girl You Know It's True” (Milli Vanilli)
Top album: Electric Youth by Debbie Gibsonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Fletch Lives
New games: Space Quest III

1988

#1 song: “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Endless Summer Nights” (Richard Marx) and “Never Gonna Give You Up” (Rick Astley)
Top album: Dirty Dancing by Soundtrackalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Biloxi Blues
New games: Gradius II

1987

#1 song: “Lean On Me” by Club Nouveauright behind it: “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship) and “Let's Wait Awhile” (Janet Jackson)
Top album: Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boysalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Lethal Weapon

1986

#1 song: “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falcoright behind it: “These Dreams” (Heart) and “Secret Lovers” (Atlantic Starr)
Top album: Whitney Houston by Whitney Houstonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Award night: 58th Academy Awards: Out of Africa wins Best Picture

1985

#1 song: “One More Night” by Phil Collinsright behind it: “Material Girl” (Madonna) and “Can't Fight This Feeling” (REO Speedwagon)
Top album: No Jacket Required by Phil Collinsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

1984

#1 song: “Jump” by Van Halenright behind it: “Somebody's Watching Me” (Rockwell) and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Police Academy

1983

#1 song: “Billie Jean” by Michael Jacksonright behind it: “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” (Culture Club) and “Hungry Like The Wolf” (Duran Duran)
Top album: Thriller by Michael Jacksonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Spring Break

1982

#1 song: “I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackheartsright behind it: “Open Arms” (Journey) and “We Got The Beat” (Go-Go's)
Top album: Beauty and the Beat by Go-Go’salso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Porky's

1981

#1 song: “Rapture” by Blondieright behind it: “Woman” (John Lennon) and “The Best Of Times” (Styx)
Top album: Hi Infidelity by REO Speedwagonalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Omen III: The Final Conflict

1980

#1 song: “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)” by Pink Floydright behind it: “Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl” (The Spinners) and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (Queen)
Top album: The Wall by Pink Floydalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Kramer vs. Kramer

the 1970s

1979

#1 song: “Tragedy” by Bee Geesright behind it: “I Will Survive” (Gloria Gaynor) and “What A Fool Believes” (The Doobie Brothers)
Top album: Spirits Having Flown by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: The China Syndrome

1978

#1 song: “Night Fever” by Bee Geesright behind it: “Stayin' Alive” (Bee Gees) and “Emotion” (Samantha Sang)
Top album: Saturday Night Fever by Bee Geesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia
In theaters: Saturday Night Fever

1977

#1 song: “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall John Oatesright behind it: “Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")” (Barbra Streisand) and “Dancing Queen” (ABBA)
Top album: Hotel California by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube
In theaters: Rocky

1976

#1 song: “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The 4 Seasonsright behind it: “Dream Weaver” (Gary Wright) and “Lonely Night (angel Face)” (Captain & Tennille)
Top album: Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by Eaglesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1975

#1 song: “Lady Marmalade” by Labelleright behind it: “Lovin' You” (Minnie Riperton) and “Philadelphia Freedom” (The Elton John Band)
Top album: Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1974

#1 song: “Sunshine On My Shoulders” by John Denverright behind it: “Hooked On A Feeling” (Blue Swede) and “Seasons In The Sun” (Terry Jacks)
Top album: John Denver's Greatest Hits by John Denveralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1973

#1 song: “Love Train” by The O'Jaysright behind it: “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (Roberta Flack) and “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” (Deodato)
Top album: Dueling Banjos by Eric Weissbergalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1972

#1 song: “A Horse With No Name” by Americaright behind it: “Heart Of Gold” (Neil Young) and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Robert John)
Top album: America by Americaalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1971

#1 song: “Me And Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplinright behind it: “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” (The Temptations) and “She's A Lady” (Tom Jones)
Top album: Pearl by Janis Joplinalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1970

#1 song: “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkelright behind it: “Let It Be” (The Beatles) and “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” (John Ono Lennon)
Top album: Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkelalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

the 1960s

1969

#1 song: “Dizzy” by Tommy Roeright behind it: “Traces” (Classics IV Featuring Dennis Yost) and “Time Of The Season” (The Zombies)
Top album: Blood, Sweat & Tears by Blood, Sweat & Tearsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1968

#1 song: “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by Otis Reddingright behind it: “Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu)” (Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra) and “Valleri” (The Monkees)
Top album: Blooming Hits by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestraalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1967

#1 song: “Happy Together” by The Turtlesright behind it: “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Mamas & The Papas) and “Penny Lane” (The Beatles)
Top album: More of The Monkees by Colgemsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1966

#1 song: “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadlerright behind it: “19th Nervous Breakdown” (The Rolling Stones) and “Nowhere Man” (The Beatles)
Top album: Ballads of the Green Berets by SSgt. Barry Sadleralso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1965

#1 song: “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by The Supremesright behind it: “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” (Herman's Hermits) and “The Birds And The Bees” (Jewel Akens)
Top album: Goldfinger by United Artistsalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1964

#1 song: “She Loves You” by The Beatlesright behind it: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” (The Beatles) and “Twist And Shout” (The Beatles)
Top album: Meet the Beatles! by The Beatlesalso on Spotify, YouTube, Wikipedia

1963

#1 song: “He's So Fine” by The Chiffonsright behind it: “Our Day Will Come” (Ruby And The Romantics) and “The End Of The World” (Skeeter Davis)
Top album: Songs I Sing on by Frank Fontainealso on Spotify, YouTube

1962

#1 song: “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channelright behind it: “Don't Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis) and “Midnight In Moscow” (Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen)

1961

#1 song: “Surrender” by Elvis Presley With The Jordanairesright behind it: “Pony Time” (Chubby Checker) and “Dedicated To The One I Love” (The Shirelles)

1960

#1 song: “The Theme From "A Summer Place"” by Percy Faith And His Orchestraright behind it: “Wild One” (Bobby Rydell) and “He'll Have To Go” (Jim Reeves)

the late 1950s

1959

#1 song: “Venus” by Frankie Avalonright behind it: “Come Softly To Me” (The Fleetwoods) and “Charlie Brown” (The Coasters)

Sources

Songs and albums are the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 for the week; films are the weekend box office leader; shows are Netflix’s weekly Top 10; “most read” is the page everyone turned to on Wikipedia that day. Song links search YouTube; films and shows link to IMDb.

Weekly charts: the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, as archived in Wikipedia’s number-one lists.
Weekend box office: Box Office Mojo, via Wikipedia’s number-one film lists.
Streaming: the official Netflix Top 10.
News stories: the Wikimedia Pageviews API.
Game release dates: Wikidata.
Album artwork and album links: Apple Music.
News photos: freely licensed images from Wikimedia Commons; each links to its file page and credits.

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